L to R: Promotional Graphic for “Dope Men”; Exterior of The Mob Museum; Book Cover of “What Really Happens in Vegas.”
(Photos courtesy of The Mob Museum)
THE MOB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES DECEMBER LAS VEGAS MOVIE PREMIERE, BOOK SIGNING PROGRAM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces its upcoming December events and promotions, including the exclusive Las Vegas premiere of “Dope Men” and a book signing with author and journalist Mark Seal.
Las Vegas Premiere of “Dope Men”: a New Documentary on Illicit Drugs and The Mob
Date: Thursday, Dec. 14
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Inside the historic courtroom on the second floor. To RSVP, click here.
Cost: Free for Museum Members or with Museum admission.
Description: A new documentary explodes the myth that the Mob steered clear of the drug trade. In fact, connections between the Mob and illegal drugs date to the 1920s, when New York racketeer Arnold Rothstein spearheaded heroin trafficking into the United States. “Dope Men: America’s First Drug Cartel” features an all-star cast of respected historians and authorities. After the screening, producer-writers Seth Ferranti and Christian Cipollini will discuss the making of the film and answer questions.
Speakers:
- Christian Cipollini is an award-winning author, comic book creator, lecturer and organized crime historian. His work has been featured in Real Crime Magazine, All About History, The Mob Museum’s blog and Informer Journal. He has also appeared on The History Channel, REELZ, The Science Channel, AHC, National Geographic and Disney+.
- When writer/director Seth Ferranti received a 25-year LSD kingpin conviction, after faking his suicide and landing on the U.S. Marshals’ Top 15 Most Wanted list, he thought his life was over. As a first-time, non-violent offender, he was nonetheless given a lengthy sentence due to practices associated with the United States’ war on drugs. His case attracted national attention, and despite his sentence, Ferranti was determined to rise above his past and focus on his future. He began building a writing and journalism career from inside prison. After 21 years, he was released and continued his journalism career, contributing to Vice, Ozy, The Daily Beast and more; writing and publishing comic books; directing a web series; and making guest appearances on Fox News, Inside Edition and NewsNation as a subject matter expert.
The City Built on Fantasy: A Book Signing with Mark Seal, Co-Author with James Patterson of “What Really Happens in Vegas”
Date: Saturday, Dec. 9
Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: The Mob Museum’s retail store.
Cost: Free to attend. Book available for pre-order for $30.
Description: Best-selling novelist James Patterson and journalist Mark Seal have joined forces on a new book that delivers a dazzling dissection of modern Las Vegas. “What Really Happens in Vegas” is a roller-coaster journey from the Strip to Fremont Street, nightclubs to showrooms and VIP suites to wedding chapels. Guests are invited to meet Seal at the Museum for an exclusive book signing event. To pre-purchase the book, visit The Mob Museum’s online store.
ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” by its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.
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